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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 1996 <br />(#4A - Park and Open Space IdentiUcation - Continued) <br />9) City Property in Northeast Comer of Luce Line and Hwy 12 - Wilson suggested <br />this property be sold to the DNR Division which is administering the property donated by <br />Bruce Dayton. The property is next to that owned by Dayton and is now in tax forfeiture. <br />It mainly consists of wetlands but would allow for access to the Dayton property. The <br />ecosystem of the property is also consistent with that found in the Dayton property. <br />Gerhardson said he would advise Gaffron that Wilson will be calling him regarding this <br />issue. <br />10) 26 acre parcel on the west end of Long Lake - Wilson felt this parcel would be <br />good for a neighborhood park in the densely populated area. It is the last large parcel left <br />in this 2 acre zoning area. Flint disagreed with the need for a park in this area noting the <br />many recreational parks surrounding it with Lee Carlson Fields, VV^ tlsfeld, and Long Lake <br />Beach. It was noted that there is no trail around Long Lake. Thi^ parcel was removed <br />from the last after discussion. <br />11) Lot next to Orono Golf Course - Wilson noted this property is for sale. Flint <br />suggested a better alternative would be 12) the 13 acre McMillan property as a possible <br />neighborhood park. Gerhardson said the property is not available and saw the McMillan’s <br />as probably desiring to purchase more of the surrounding property themselves. <br />McDermott said the long term opportunities need to be considered noting the loss of <br />prime properties in the past due to short sightedness. Flint indicated there were a large <br />number of golf courses in Orono. <br />13) 10 acre property near Railroad Tracks and li ;’<y 12 - near Luce Line and Long <br />Lake - Wilson said sh? would look into this property for its possibilities. <br />Properties to the South - <br />14) 9.9 acre in Navarre - This property is the only large piece of land left in Navarre. <br />The back portion is wooded. The road dead ends into it. Gerhardson said the property <br />was previously owned by Tonka Toys. He said the road is in place to be extended once <br />further subdivisions occur. He was concerned over the need to destroy the woods as it <br />would result in clear cutting of them for any type of recreational use. He indicated the <br />remaining portion of the land is wetlands. Gerhardson saw the parcel as a great walking <br />area. White said the nearby Spring Park park meets the needs of the people in the area. <br />White said he would preview the property as well as that owned by the County for their <br />maintenance yard. <br />15) Veterans Camp on Big Island <br />16) Triangle Piece of Land between Navarre Lane and CoRd 19 - Wilson was <br />informed that this property is the piece being reviewed under the O'Sullivan application.